> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://thruster.gitbook.io/thruster/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://thruster.gitbook.io/thruster/features-and-concepts/points-credits.md).

# Points ('Credits')

Thruster will not be launching day one with a token, but will instead have a credit-based system that will help to drive initial user adoption.

**Thruster points will be distributed to active LPs and traders on Thruster, once a week. This clear transparent we think will drive significant value to Thruster LPs and traders, and will feed into our yield-first DEX system that we've spent so much time working on.**

We have every intent to make Credits very fair for all those involved, and ensure that early participants and supporters of Thruster can be part of the journey long down the line with proper skin in the game—the same way that Blast is supporting early supporters via their Points system.

Details about the points program more granularly will be updated here soon, and will also be available via the Thruster website at [app.thruster.finance/points](http://app.thruster.finance/points)!

Please stay tuned!

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## State of Points Today & What We're Solving For[​](https://docs.thruster.finance/docs/features-and-concepts/points#state-of-points-today--what-were-solving-for) <a href="#state-of-points-today--what-were-solving-for" id="state-of-points-today--what-were-solving-for"></a>

We know what some of you are thinking: points, really?

If you analyze this exhaustion, though, it a**lmost primarily pertains to projects that aren't building points programs responsibly.** Most points programs today suck for three core characteristics:

1. **No fixed duration:** There have been a few instances where points programs have been erroneously extended or have unclear timelines on ending/conversion. This lack of clarity leads to a loss of momentum and retention as users don't have milestones to look forward to.
2. **Untransparent criteria**: A lack of transparency around a program's criterion can result in lower engagement as users do not know what to do to earn points. While this worked initially for protocols that hit criteria, it became a hassle as certain users eventually realized that this design was created to ‘farm the farmers'.
3. **No stacking:** With so many yield opportunities today, locking up capital for a Points Program that has one dimension can result in users being distressed to give up other sources of yield or opportunities that may be too lucrative to pass up.

The reality is that points programs **both work and are popular if designed correctly**. I draw your attention to three points programs, all of which integrated points programs that champion transparency and/or stackability/composability:

* **Blast**: $1.9 billion in three months with a points system with a fixed duration, transparent criteria (aside from spins, which are a small part of the largest points puzzle), and eventual stacking with protocols like Thruster
* **Eigenlayer**: Over 110,000 users that have deposited a total of nearly $8.5 billion worth of ETH. Eigenlayer has clear transparent criteria & stacking with protocols building on top of it.
* **MarginFi**: 160x TVL growth since implementing points on MarginFi; one of the largest lending markets. MarginFi both has extremely transparent criteria and stacking.

## Credits: An “Anti Points Points Program”[​](https://docs.thruster.finance/docs/features-and-concepts/points#credits-an-anti-points-points-program) <a href="#credits-an-anti-points-points-program" id="credits-an-anti-points-points-program"></a>

Thruster Credits iterates on the success of these three programs. The three core pillars of Thruster Credits are:

* Transparency
* Dynamic Distribution
* Composability

In this sense, Credits exist as an “anti points points program.” We want it to be relatively clear how to earn points, how to boost your participation in ways meaningful both to the user and Thruster as a protocol, and how partners can build on Credits to boost their own protocols.

## Composability[​](https://docs.thruster.finance/docs/features-and-concepts/points#composability) <a href="#composability" id="composability"></a>

A key angle for Thruster that no other DEXes or few other protocols on Blast (outside of the Thruster fleet) will have is the **concept of composable / stacked points.**

Blast themselves will have this angle, where you will earn Blast points, Blast native yield, and \[protocol] points for depositing your money in the Blast bridge into a protocol. We're taking this one step further and making Thruster LPs & trading deeply composable with other protocols.

**What this will look like is as a Thruster LP or trader, you can be simultaneously be earning points elsewhere of top protocols, which will be using Thruster liquidity pools or LP positions.**